November 14. “Button, Happy Children’s Day.”
“Thank you. What did your daughters do today?”
“Well, the elder one wanted to watch movies the whole day long. She finally saw two.”
November 13. “Friend, what is that tortoise doing on your table top?”
“It was given to sir by a friend and it is meant to bring good luck.”
November 12. “I saw a lovely sight today, Button.
There was this huge gunny sack with corn (makai or bhutta) sticking out of it. A cow was digging into the sack and helping himself to the corn. I drove off smiling seeing her having a great meal.”
November 11. “Button, a watchman rang our bell at 2 in the afternoon and told us to shut our windows.
When I heard this, the obvious question I asked the maid who opened the door was: Shut windows! But why? By the time she went out to ask, he had already left to give the message to some other occupant.”
November 9. “Button, our club is somewhat back in shape. It doesn’t look battered anymore.”
“That must make you feel good.”
“Very good. By the way, you remind me of Humpty Dumpty sitting on that perch of yours with that huge tummy.”
November 10. “It drizzled this morning.”
“Almost mid-November and rain! What’s happening to the weather!”
“It happens sometimes. I just saw an attachment of how global warming is playing havoc with the lives of other living beings as well.”
November 8. “Did you watch the cricket match between India and Australia this morning?”
“I did.”
“Wasn’t it disastrous? It was unbelievable how badly India played.”
November 7. “Button, did you enjoy assisting me with the cooking yesterday? Was it fun?”
“It was great fun.”
“Do teddy bears eat fish only?”
November 6. 4pm. “I know why you are checking your mail so early in the evening.”
“Why, Button?”
“Because it’s your daughter’s birthday and you have some special cooking to do in the evening. You basically want to keep yourself free.”